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Vote Result

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that increases the maximum weekly benefit amount paid to individuals who qualify for state unemployment benefits from $210 to $225 beginning July 1, 2008 and $235 beginning July 1, 2009.

Legislation -
Concurrence Vote Failed
(Senate)
-
March 27, 2008

Vote Result

Yea Votes

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the maximum weekly benefit amount for individuals who qualify for benefits under the Mississippi Unemployment Security Law to $244 starting July 1, 2008. Allows for annual increases based on cost of living adjustments until July 1, 2011.

Legislation -
Bill Passed
(Senate)
(-) -
Feb. 28, 2008

Note:

NOTE: THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE BILL, MEANING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SUBSTITUTE BILL TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE TEXT CAN VARY GREATLY.